In one of India's bustling red light districts, a madam puts up a school for prostitutes to equip them with skills necessary to escape their current plight

Published 8:00 AM, Sep 07, 2014

Updated 11:16 PM, Sep 06, 2014

MANILA, Philippines Dusshera Chowk in India is a thriving red light district home to more than 200 sex workers. But Madam Bandawa, who heads the red light area, has bigger plans for her girls.

Madam Bandawa put up a school for the prostitutes, teaching them basic reading, writing and math. She says some of the sex workers are illiterate, hence turning to prostitution.

As they learn how to read, write, and manage their earnings they become equipped with skills they may use to escape their current plight.

But Madam Bandawa couldnt handle it just by herself. She needs a dedicated volunteer teacher who can provide something more than basic education. You may course your leads through Mansoor Chetlu of New Life MFI by email. Rappler.com

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Education at the red light district